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EdGate Links: Getting Along
These days, it seems that we hear too much about intolerance, hate crimes, and bullying at schools. What if everyone said, "It's time to start getting along"? You can make the changes necessary for all of our communities (home, school, neighborhood, and world) to be peaceful, tolerant places. See the links below for some ideas.
Hop on Planet Tolerance: Read, Play, Explore
Travel on a journey of civil rights, investigate stories about justice, ponder hidden messages of diversity, and celebrate a bilingual surprise! This site uses online games, books, and explorations.
What is a friend? Find out all about it here.
Friends are an important part of our lives. Like any relationship, friendships generally require work. Check out this site to find out how to maintain and heal friendships.
Make friends from around the world!
Does your family move a lot? Here are some ways to make your travels easier.
U.S. Department of State Youth Web Site
Knowing about the world is important for the present and the future. Familiarize yourself with foreign affairs.
Join Traveler as she explores the globe and learns about making a difference.
Bullying is a big problem that affects lots of kids. Bullying bothers everyone - and not just the kids who are getting picked on. Click through this site to find out about the problem and learn what you can do.
Housing and Urban Development: Kids Volunteer
You can help others in your home community and beyond as a volunteer. Find out about ways to help.
Tolerance.org: Fight Hate, Promote Tolerance
These easy-to-use activities can be implemented directly or adapted for classroom needs when teaching about tolerance. Topics range from gender bias, to holiday stereotyping, to conflict resolution on the playground. Search by grade, academic subject, and topic.
Tolerance.org: The Language of Bigotry
In January, the nation remembers the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on the annual holiday. Join Tolerance.org as they explore how far we have come in realizing his dream — and how much farther we have to go.
Tolerance.org: Essence Takes on Rap Music
An African American women's magazine has launched a campaign to address the explosion of sexism and misogyny in rap music.
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
Find resources for professionals, parents, and youths working to prevent violence committed by and against young people.
Bullying Prevention: Quick Training Aids
Use the Quick Training Aids at this site to address bullying and other psychosocial concerns in the school environment..
Education World Lesson Plan: Kids Bullying Kids
Use this lesson plan to have students anonymously complete a survey about their experiences with bullying, evaluate the results, and discuss solutions to the problem.
Find resources here for promoting equity and respect at school and home.
These activities, from Thomson Gale's Black History Month Resource Book, can make Black History Month more meaningful. The resources are arranged in general age categories, but many of them can be used for all age groups.
American Friends Service Committee: Iraqi Guide
This new study guide, available through the American Friends Service Committee, is challenging stereotypes and expanding knowledge by providing information and educational resources on the rich culture and history of the Arab world.
Iraq: The Society and Its Environment
National Geographic provides access to maps, lessons, and resources for use in your classroom to create a better understanding of Iraq.
Help your students learn about and celebrate the Chinese New Year.
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